Investigation Report
Capsize and sinking of multipurpose fishing vessel Sarah Jayne with loss of 1 life
Capsize and sinking of multipurpose fishing vessel Sarah Jayne with loss of 1 life
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Vessel and Mooring
- DrowningLoss of vessel stabilityRegulation and legislationVessel flooding and foundering
- Fishing operations
- Personal protective equipmentPumps
- Competence and trainingEvacuation, escape and rescueFlood containment and watertight integrityOperating and work procedures
- Commercial fishing
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of Sarah Jayne’s fatal capsize east of Berry Head during sprat trawling. With approximately 20 tonnes of catch aboard, insufficient stability reserve left the vessel vulnerable to sudden flooding and free-surface effects. The report examines loading limits, vessel modifications, deck openings, drainage, stability guidance and failures of survival arrangements.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Loss of vessel stability; capsize; vessel stability.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Vessel flooding and foundering; water ingress.
Classifications: Fishing operations.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Flood containment and watertight integrity.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Commercial fishing.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Investigation into the loss of a fishing vessel after it capsized and sank.
Themes: vessel and mooring.